Toyota () Avensis: Possibility Of Fuel Leak

Toyota Avensis Fuel Leak Recall Toyota is recalling 3,088 Avensis vehicles sold in the United Kingdom because the fuel pump check valve may have excessive stress from manufacturing that could cause it to leak fuel. The company will re-tighten the check valve and replace the fuel pipe to prevent potential fuel leaks.

Recalling firm

TOYOTA (GB) PLC

Product

Vehicles: TOYOTA () AVENSIS. Units affected: 3,088

Reason

There is a possibility that excessive residual stress remains on the check valve of the fuel pump during the assembly process. If the vehicle is driven with the residual stress the check valve may leak fuel. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles to re-tighten the fuel pump check valve and replace the relevant fuel pipe to protect against stress fracture.

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2002-07-11

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e0bb87b9-43ea-4f50-9aae-c22863a66156